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Subtrochanteric Femur Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Subtrochanteric region spans 5 cm distally from the
in elderly Causes ... -> Bisphosphonate ... #msk #orthopedics ... #diagnosis #differential ... #causes #pathophysiology
Medium (Elevated) Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - Elevated RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #Bisphosphonates
Acute Joint Pain - Vitamin CD Mnemonic
Vascular
Infectious
Trauma - Multiple injury sites, Open Fracture, Infectious joint pain
Autoimmune
Trauma - Multiple injury ... sites, Open Fracture ... Mnemonic #MSK #Orthopedics ... #differential # ... diagnosis #Causes
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Absence of a fracture ... Finger deformity caused ... : Hyperflexion injury ... • ED Management ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Back Pain - Differential ... Musculoligamentous injury ... #Back #Pain #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #primarycare #table
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
first, with a fracture ... In more severe cases ... and easy way to differentiate ... These injuries are caused ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... cervical spine injury ... Used acutely in management ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
High Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - HIGH RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #Bisphosphonates
Low Risk Osteoporosis Decision Aid - LOW RISK (range: low - elevated - high)

The Osteoporosis Choice
decision aid It uses ... patient's risk of bone fracture ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Osteoporosis #Bisphosphonates
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... after an acute injury ... of spinal cord injury ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics